Susan Loy of Literary Calligraphy in Moneta, VA, joins text from literary classics or Biblical passages with delicate watercolor images and creates a unique bond between fine art and literature.

Perfect as a house warming gift, from "Poor Richard's Almanack," Benjamin Franklin wishes these five blessings upon his reader -- a faithful friend, fruitfulness, prosperity, wisdom, and longevity. Susan used the historic language of flowers to symbolize these blessings by painting a bouquet of five species representing these sentiments including purple grapes (fruitfulness), wheat (prosperity), and white mulberry (wisdom). This vivid bouquet is surrounded by pale green lettering and complementary, intricate border.